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title: "Supply of Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730947"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# Supply of Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730947

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply of a Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2 to Nikon UK. The procurement process was carried out through a limited procedure without prior publication, opting for a direct award due to the supplier's ranking on the APUC framework. The contract, valued at £103,480.65 GBP, was signed on 31st March 2023. The University's procurement falls under the "goods" category in the education industry, with the tender initiated on 2nd May 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the supply of microscope equipment presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers in the imaging equipment sector. Companies specialised in microscopy instruments and associated servicing could benefit from engaging with The University of Edinburgh. The direct award method used in this procurement process streamlines the contracting process, offering efficient opportunities especially for established suppliers on existing frameworks. Businesses aiming to expand in the microscopy equipment market should consider engaging proactively with such direct award opportunities.

## Notice

Call-off against an APUC framework for the supply of a microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the call-off order placed with the number 1 rank supplier on Lot 1 of the APUC framework; LAB1028 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs. The particular item is a Nikon T12 microscope system.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the warranty cover provided for the instrument, currently 12 months.

### Procurement Information

This contract is a direct award to the number 1 rank supplier on the APUC framework, and as such prior publication of the opportunity was not required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477567 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477567

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477567
  Supply of Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2 - Call-off against an APUC framework for the supply of a microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730947
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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